WATCH: Neeraj Chopra's 88.44 m throw as he becomes first Indian to win Diamond League finals title
WATCH - Neeraj Chopra's historic 88.44 m throw at Diamond League finals
Neeraj Chopra has been on a roll in the 2022 season. Since his historic gold at Tokyo Olympics last year, there has been no stopping the 24-year-old. The youngster won silver at the Paavo Nurmi Games, Stockholm Diamond League, became the first-ever Indian track-and-field athlete to clinch a silver medal in the IAAF World Championships before adding another feather to his illustrious cap bynow becoming the first ever from the country to win the Diamond League Finals title with a historic throw of 88.44m.
Competing with some of the best, Neeraj was far ahead of all his competitors who failed to get past his mark in six attempts.The superstar athlete kicked off the competition with a foul and followed it up with throws of 88.44m, 88.00 m, 86.11 m, 87.00 m, and 83.60 m, respectively. Here's the video of his victorious throw:
As soon as he threw the javelin, Neeraj roared in delight -- which has become his trademark since last year's Olympic gold -- as he knew he pulled off a stunning throw.
ALSO READ |Diamond League 2022: Neeraj Chopra scripts another history, becomes first Indian to win trophy
Neeraj's rise has been inspiring, to say the least. He is now an Olympic champion, World Championships silver medallist as well as a Diamond League winner;achieving all this in just a span of 13 months. His consistency is evident from the fact that he has produced as many as six 88m-plus throwssix times this season.
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Who is the largest exporter of LPG to India?
)
'Lie! lie! lie!': Iran uses AI satire video to mock Trump's ‘Inside Out’ evil impulses amid Minab school strike & Epstein files controversies | Watch
)
UAVs sighted between Rawalpindi and Islamabad, shot down; Pak denies airspace closure reports
)
Dubai police warn of SIM swap scam as fraudsters target citizens posing as ‘Crisis Officials’ amid conflict
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
'Medical nightmare': What Stryker hit by Iran-linked cyberattack means for millions of Americans?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
India LPG cylinder shortage: 6 simple alternatives to keep your kitchen running
)
LPG shortage: Bought a Rs 9,000 commercial induction cooktop for Rs 23,000, says Mumbai restaurateur
)
Explained: India's desi-GPS NAVIC is defunct; strategic capability lost
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
A 100,000-tonne beast: How the USS Abraham Lincoln still moves at 30 knots while fully loaded
)
North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles, confirms South Korea, Japan
)
US puts rewards on top 10 Iranian leaders; see who they are and amounts offered
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New Friday OTT Releases (March 13, 2026): The Taj Story, Aspirants S3, That Night- Watch 7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
FACT CHECK: Benjamin Netanyahu assassinated in Iranian strike? Truth behind massive claim
The Diamond League Finals is one of the most premier tournaments outside the Olympics and the World Championships. In his third appearance in the Diamond League Finals -- after finishing seventh and fourth, respectively -- Neeraj has made the most of his top form by ending first this time around. In this way, healso ended his international season with another stunning performance. His only blip came in the form of a groin injury which ruled him out of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition. Given his form, it can be saidthat Neeraj would have ensured a podium finish at Birmingham 2022 as well.